Kyrgyzstan Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | No | No |
| EU | Yes | No | No |
| British | Yes | No | No |
| USA | Yes | No | No |
| Canadian | Yes | No | No |
Passports
To enter Kyrgyzstan, a passport valid for six months on the date of entry, with one blank page, is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Holders of a visa for Kyrgyzstan require a passport valid for at least six months beyond the expiration date of their visa, with at least two blank pages.
Visas
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 60 days within any 120 days.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Kyrgyzstan.
e-visa:
Nationals of all countries can apply for an e-visa for stays up to 30 or 60 days with touristic or business purposes when arriving or travelling via the international airports Manas and Osh or via one of ten designated border crossings.
Types and Cost
A variety of single-, double- and multiple-entry visas are available, including tourist visas and ordinary visas (for business travellers).
Information about the current visa fees can be obtained at the responsible consular department.
Validity
Tourist visas are usually valid for one month. Ordinary (business) visas are valid for up to a year and can be extended annually up to five years.
Transit
Transit visas are usually valid for five days.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy).
Working days
Allow five working days for visa processing, though some applications may take longer. Three-day processing is available for double the usual fee.
Compulsary Registration
Foreigners who want to stay in Kyrgyzstan for longer than 60 days must register with the relevant authority of the State Registration Service no later than 5 days after entry. Hotels take care of the registration for their guests. Privately accommodated foreigners must register themselves at an OWIR office and appear together with the host.
Extension of stay
Tourist visas can usually only be extended in an emergency by up to two months.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the USA
Telephone: (202) 449 9822
Website:
Address: NW, 2360 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 09.30-12.00 (visa section)
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7935 1462
Website:
Address: 119 Crawford Street, Ascot House, London, W1U 6BJ,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1800; 0930-1230 (visa section).
